Taking The Guesswork Out Of Storage

3 Questions To Ask When Renting A Storage Unit

Many people find themselves needing a storage unit to store all of their excess belongings. Instead of having to try and find a place for the items in their home, they can begin putting the items into a storage unit and free up space pretty quickly. If you are in the market for a storage unit and aren't sure what to look for, here are a few questions you can ask to help you make an informed decision on your unit.

Can you bring your own lock?

Some storage unit facilities require that you use their locks, while others let you bring your own. You need to know which one they prefer so you can plan ahead on whether to bring extra cash to pay for their lock or have your own on hand. Since every facility is different, you don't want to assume one thing over another.

Do you have climate controlled units?

Depending on what you are planning on storing in the unit, you might need to go with a climate controlled unit over a standard outdoor unit. If you are just storing extra clothes, blankets, bikes and towels, you might be fine with a standard storage unit. However, that isn't the case with other items. If you are storing televisions, collectables and other electronics, you might need to go with a climate controlled unit. These units keep the temperature and humidity levels even to prevent your items from getting too damp and getting ruined because of all the moisture in the air.

Have you ever had rodents in your units?

While no one wants to think about it, you need to know how well the units are sealed up. You don't want mice moving in and chewing your boxes and items up and putting their droppings all over the place. Not only is that going to end up costing you a lot of money, but it is also a health hazard. Animal droppings and urine are never a good thing. You need to know that when you put your items inside of the unit, your stuff is going to be fine. By checking the unit out and asking the facility for a little history, you can make sure you don't get any unexpected surprises.

Spending time going over the questions above with the storage unit will save you a lot of stress and hassle down the road. Contact a business, such as Comet Leasing Inc, for more information.